Headlines
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First Nations leadership change
Thursday | May 8 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the appointment of a new leadership group for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Practice (ATSIPP) Community of Specialty Interest (CSI), which will be chaired by respected pharmacist and proud Nywaigi Mamu woman, Chastina Heck (pictured).
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Editor’s Choice: Microshield’s hospital-grade products for home
Thursday | May 8 2025IN partnership with Schulke.
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Pill testing call after nitazenes found in meds
Thursday | May 8 2025IN THE wake of fresh warnings regarding the presence of the dangerous synthetic opioid nitazene in pharmaceuticals, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is calling on state and territory governments to embrace drug testing services to save lives.
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Call for greater asthma role
Wednesday | May 7 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia marked World Asthma Day yesterday by calling on states and territories across the nation to allow community pharmacists to provide more treatment and support for people with the condition.
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Expert concern over “dire” flu vax rates
Wednesday | May 7 2025INFECTIOUS diseases and public health experts have warned of "dire" flu vaccination coverage, saying people are underestimating the severity of the disease.
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Scope, workforce raised for next Govt term
Tuesday | May 6 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has congratulated Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their re-election and said it looks forward to working together towards a stronger, more accessible health system for all Australians.
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Shingles vax lowers heart disease risk
Tuesday | May 6 2025A STUDY involving more than a million people has found that getting the live herpes zoster vaccine is linked with a reduced risk of heart conditions for up to eight years.
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Peak bodies congratulate Albanese
Monday | May 5 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on their re-election.
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CW bank transfer payments incentivised
Monday | May 5 2025CHEMIST Warehouse has announced a "win-win" opportunity for customers and businesses, with a new way to pay by direct bank transfer, securely and in real-time, instead of using a credit or debit card.
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Pharmacy-GP after hours partnership
Monday | May 5 2025NATIONAL Pharmacies has joined forces with a telehealth service provider, offering Australians 24/7 access to specialist GPs.
